Donald Hanson, a board member for the $4.7 billion, Warner Robins, Ga.-based Robins Financial Credit Union, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15 surrounded by his family, the credit union announced Friday.
The news marked the second death announcement from the credit union this week. On Wednesday, Robins Financial announced the passing of former President/CEO Edward “Buck” Levins.
Hanson served on the Robins Financial Board of Directors for 28 years, providing steady leadership, thoughtful guidance and dedication to the credit union’s vision of enhancing the financial well-being of its members, the credit union said.
In addition to his service with the credit union, Hanson dedicated his career to Robins Air Force Base, where he retired after serving as a supervisor in the Plant Services Division.
Robins Financial said his work reflected a lifelong commitment to public service, teamwork and excellence.
“Don was a dedicated leader who provided invaluable insight and steady guidance to Robins Financial for nearly three decades,” Christina O’Brien, president/CEO of Robins Financial, said in a prepared statement. “We are grateful for his service and express our condolences to his family and loved ones.”
According to his obituary, Hanson was 85 when he passed and is survived by his wife of 65 years, Claudette; his children, Debra Griggs and Donna Josie; his grandchildren, Brooke Josey (Erin), Casey Tischer (Rodney), Brad Ard (Emily), Hunter Josie and Cameron Josie; nine great-grandchildren; brother Gary Hanson (Terri); and sister-in-law Judy Hanson.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home in Warner Robins, and funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. in the chapel at McCullough Funeral Home.
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